Community Art for All
About - Tan Haur Studio
There’s no denying that the digital age has arrived and is here to stay for good. So why not take the arts and creative ideas into the digital world? That is precisely what our team here hopes to do with our new projects and the regional digital art community program (Digital Art for Everybody, established in 2007) supported by the Ministry of Information, Communications and The Arts in Singapore.
This program will give participants a glimpse into digital art technology, mixed media art and creative concepts, through a hands-on experience into digital doodling, drawing and mixed media painting. It empowers creativity, stimulates the mind and enrich the learning experiences.
Digital Art --->
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Traditional Media Art
Program Leader
Tan Haur is the aesthetic program leader and art educator of “Digital Art for Everybody” community program supported by the Ministry of Information, Communications and The Arts, Creative Community Singapore.
The aim of the program is to create an awareness of the integration of digital art with traditional arts, and visual arts appreciation cum educational advancement among the public in the region; Tan and his team provides consultancy and customize training curriculums in the area of nurturing creative thinking process and effective communications through incorporation of digital art and traditional art media practices.
Since 2007 till now, the success of the project had led him to be involved as a trainer, focus group conference organizer, exhibition curator and mentor of ASEAN COCI "Art for All" focus group & exhibition team, Art & Design Team of Singapore National Day Parade committee, National Museum of Singapore’s Creative 24 exhibition & conference project team, National Library Board Digital Art Program, ADAHK Hong Kong digital project group, Pingyao Exhibition and Discussion Forum, as well as many other reputable Institutions and Organizations worldwide.
AWARDS
• Ministry of Information, Communications and Arts – Creative Community Singapore “Digital Art for Everybody” community art program award. 2007.
• President’s Award (Seiko Epson Japan) – Public Art Business Excellency Award/ epSITE Imaging Academy & Gallery. 2004.
• First Prize Award - Burgmann College ANU Mixed Media Drawing & Painting Competition, Canberra ACT, Australia. 2006.
• First prize award in France + Singapore Photographic Arts Competition 2012 organized by ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE SINGAPOUR and co-presented by the Embassy of France in Singapore.
Recommendations
"I have known Tan since my arrival to Singapore in 2005. I have followed his work at more than one company. Smart and dedicated professional he was tremendous help to me as an artist and later colleague at School of Art Design and Media at Nanyang Technological University. I would work and collaborate with Tan Haur any time and recommend him highly."
Ina Conradi
Assistant Professor at School of Art Design and Media, Nanyang Technological University
Testimonial
Cultural producer, curator and editor focused on art/science/technology interactions.
"Tan is doing pioneering work with outstanding results."
Adult & Children's Yoga Teacher - RYT 200
"I met Tan Haur when he was Chief Curator and Manager of epSITE, a Digital Imaging Gallery & Academy based in Singapore. We worked together when I took on the role as PR Account Manager for epSITE.
The work that Tan Haur has completed is truly amazing. I remember when he first introduced me to his art and being intrigued by his underwater sketching. A favorite past time that led to beautiful captured creations. It was then that I also learnt of Tan Haur’s passion for not only underwater sketching, but also digital art, photography and painting. I have recently become a fan of Tan Haur’s blog and some of my favorite works include the Life series, the Melting Pot and the Black Mountain.
He is beyond doubt dedicated to his workmanship and has achieved so much to date. To name a few, Tan Haur has managed world class photo art shows, digital imaging conferences, community art projects, workshops and training programmes, judged for international digital imaging contests and has won Business Excellency Awards for his work with epSITE. Tan Haur has gained a Masters in Visual Arts from the Australian National University and has become quite a mentor for other up and coming artists.
I am privileged to have gotten the opportunity to meet and work with Tan Haur. He was always ready to lend a helping hand when organizing media interviews, art exhibition launches and various other projects. He was a pleasure to work with and I wish him every success in his career as an art advisor and artist."
